I am a Working Woman

I love the letter W because it so defines me as a person. For me, the letter W is an elegant translation of “double you,” which is actually very suitable to dear old “double me,” who’s totally leading a double life. I am follower and leader, child and parent, student and teacher. Some people say [...]

For the sixth year in a row, I received two whole big Binagoogang Pata (deep-fried pig’s hind leg with sautéed shrimp paste) from our franchisee from Dagupan, 27-year-old Cindy Cua.  She and her Sudoku World Champion sister Sarah delivered my favorite dish of all time, along with a lot of export-quality daing na bangus (vinegar-soaked boneless milkfish).  Cindy is so thoughtful, always [...]

Sooner or later, I know that I’ll have to start talking to my children about responsible sexual behavior. I was young once too, and I know how it is to be so caught up in the first blush of love. For some, this first brush with romance is so intense that they’re willing to do [...]

All too often, a teenager is dumbfounded when it comes to filling out that all-important college application form, especially when he gets to the part where he has to choose a specific course. Will he opt for a course that seems easy, ensuring him an almost stress-free time in college? Or will he go for [...]

Motherhood is a 24/7 job with no holidays. You’re a mom from Monday to Sunday whether you’re sick, sad, or sleepy. And whether your child is one or 41, you’ll still be his mom. I am a mom four times over. Paolo and Nicolo, Darla and Meg—they are my sweethearts, the stars that light up [...]